David Haye vs. Alexander Povetkin

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  1. theboy_racer

    theboy_racer Boxing Junkie banned

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  2. Wiesiek

    Wiesiek Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Which fight told you that?
     
  3. kidgloves

    kidgloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree with many others here about Hayes power being overrated and have been saying that for ages. Instead here you will get a one-sided beatdown of the opponent with Povetkin crying for his momma by the end.

    Haye TKO Rd 7
     
  4. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    As much as I hate to say it, I think you may be correct. Unless Haye is placed in a position where he has to defend against an elite heavyweight or be stripped, his people will continue to cherry pick opponents. I think it likely that Ruslan Chagaev ( or someone of a similar caliber ) will be signed before a more primed opponent like Povetkin or chambers.
     
  5. taobum70

    taobum70 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dislike Haye and would love see him lose, but Povetkin doesn't dodge punches. Perhaps he fought with headgear for too long. Besides, his confidence and focus really seem to be in shambles, his career took one of the worst turns of anyone who didn't lose a fight or had drug/alcohol problems I can think of.

    Haye may struggle with a fighter who brings pressure, since he struggled with smaller pressure fighters, but eventually will find his mark with his power shots.
     
  6. HENDO

    HENDO Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He takes flush power punches in every fight. Chambers managed to land 60% of his power punches.

    But, you're right if you're insinuating that he hasn't fought any big punchers. I'm just giving him the benefit of the doubt and assuming he must be successful for a reason.
     
  7. Toontoon

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    Haye will blow this fool away.
     
  8. floyd_g.o.a.t

    floyd_g.o.a.t Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I see Haye knocking him out, but i wont be early, i think he will wear him down and get a ko between rounds 8-12
     
  9. Loggo

    Loggo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Haye wins by knockout,judging on previous fights.
     
  10. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Haye couldn't even blow away old John Ruiz. :lol::rofl:patsch He is not going to blow away Povetkin.
     
  11. Slacker

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    Haye throws one punch an runs, until something big lands, then he tries to finish you off.

    I don't see that working with Povetkin. Personally, I don't see how Haye has a snowballs chance in hell.
     
  12. RUSKULL

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    Odds here at ESB seem to have slipped a bit into Haye's favor....................ever so slightly.
     
  13. ottyson

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDaeubjqkt0[/ame]
     
  14. 12downfor10

    12downfor10 Guest

    Hmm,people are really split on this. Indicates that it should be a close fight. I feel the styles favour haye and like i said i'd pick him if i had to, but i wouldn't put too much money on it
     
  15. Sir Will Wigan

    Sir Will Wigan HLF: A Real "Fightin' Man" Full Member

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    Spot on. That big punch will not likely come in this fight, if the fight were to happen. If the fight were to happen, David is not busy enough to beat Povetkin and Povetkin wins in the 119-113 range (as a couple of early rounds go 10-10) or David quits sitting on his stool late ("injured shoulder" or "pulled muscle").

    David does not really want this fight. It does not meet any of his criteria. Mormeck, Tarver, Rahman and Holyfield do, especially Holyfield.